$550.00 Get a feel for the trail with this aluminum hardtail made for aspiring singletrack riders
Considering the severity of crashing without a helmet, the short time it takes to put one on is the smartest decision you can make
Unlike the Madone 9 series, which I recall fondly for its chunky and unapologetic sense of speed, the Gen 8's stability and comfort even concealed its speed at times like driving on a motorway at 70mph rather than bouncing down a rough gravel track at 30mph, the Madone could feel so planted that the speed almost crept up on you
The only real twist, if youll pardon the pun, is that for the $2,299 asking price, you dont get a half-twist or thumb throttle as standard, instead being an optional extra, although only for $100 more
For us, the bike lacks a full range of adjustment, which might mean that you struggle to dial it in as you would your road bike
The precision-machined aluminum alloy has high impact resistance